Pathfinder
At Up and Under in Cardiff, UK, we stock a wide selection of Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guidebooks, the go-to choice for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts across the UK. These expertly crafted guidebooks feature a variety of circular walking routes, ranging from relaxed countryside strolls to more challenging hikes, perfect for day-trips, weekends away, or family adventures. Produced by the Ordnance Survey, Britain’s national mapping agency, Pathfinder guides combine large-scale OS map extracts with clear, step-by-step directions and route information. Each walk is tried and tested by experienced walkers, ensuring accuracy, safety, and enjoyment for all skill levels.
Each Pathfinder book also includes rich local insights, such as historical landmarks, wildlife, and geological points of interest, helping you connect more deeply with the landscape. Designed for real-world use, the guides are durable and weather-resistant, making them a reliable companion for year-round walking. Whether you’re planning your first countryside walk or looking to explore new trails across Britain, OS Pathfinder guidebooks provide everything you need to get inspired and get outside with confidence.
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Lake District - Outstanding Circular Walks
Discover 28 outstanding circular walks in the Lake District National Park, graded by length and ranging from 3 to 10 miles with easy-to-follow route descriptions.
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Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire - Outstanding Circular Walks
Discover 28 beautiful walks through Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 2 to 9 miles. Make the most out of your next trip to the Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire. This guide includes some of the most spectacular coastal scenery and finest stretches of coastal path in Britain.
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Brecon Beacons - Outstanding Circular Walks
Explore 28 beautiful walks across Brecon Beacons with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 3 ½ to 9 miles. The Brecon Beacons National Park contains four separate mountain ranges including the Black Mountains and the Beacons themselves. Most of the area is underlain by old red sandstone, unlike the more rugged mountains of North Wales.
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Mid Wales - Outstanding Circular Walks
Explore 28 beautiful walks through Mid Wales with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 2.5 to 12 miles. The routes range from extended strolls to longer hikes, offering something for all levels! Each walk includes a detailed description, an OS map, GPS waypoints, and notes of key features and things to see.
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Gower Swansea and Cardiff - Outstanding Circular Walks
Get lost with 28 beautiful walks across Gower, Swansea, and Cardiff with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 3 to 11 miles.
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Snowdonia - Great Short Walks for All the Family
Immerse yourself in 20 beautiful country walks around Snowdonia with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from two to nearly six miles. Make the most out of your next trip to Snowdonia! This guide has easy to follow instructions, contains an extract of the OS map for the area, and some background on the history and natural environment you may discover.
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Snowdonia - Outstanding Circular Walks
Immerse yourself 28 beautiful walks in Snowdonia with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 3 to 12 miles. The routes range from extended strolls to longer hikes, something for all levels! Each walk includes a detailed description, an OS map, GPS waypoints, and notes of key features and things to see.
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Loch Lomond, The Trossachs and Stirling - Outstanding Circular Walks
160 mile of breath-taking walking amid the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond National Park & Stirlingshire. Trek 28 stunning circular walks exploring Loch Lomond, The Trossach, and Stirling, with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks - graded by length and ranging from 2 to 16 miles.
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Peak District - Outstanding Circular Walks
Uncover 28 beautiful circular walks around the Peak District with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 3 ½ to 11 ¼ miles. Make the most out of your next trip to the Peak District! The walks in this book include written directions, an extract of the OS map for the area, and some background on the history and natural environment you may see.
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Wye Valley And Forest Of Dean - Outstanding Circular Walks
The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean are linked both by geography the forest forming the eastern rim of the valley for much of the Wye's lower reaches and by history, since they share a common heritage as a border between England and Wales.
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Cornwall - Outstanding Circular Walks
Cornwall's coastal path gives access to many of Britain's finest marine landscapes, and a great many of the walks in this guide utilise sections of the path, which is maintained to a high standard.
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South Devon & Dartmoor - Outstanding Circular Walks
Take on 28 beautiful walks across South Devon & Dartmoor with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 2 ½ to 10 miles. The routes range from extended strolls to longer hikes, offering something for all levels! This collection of walks covers the picturesque area of South Devon, plus the Southern part of Dartmoor National Park, an area acclaimed as the last great wilderness of Great Britain.
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Cotswold - Outstanding Circular Walks
The combination of idyllic stone villages and small towns in gentle, rolling countryside make the Cotswolds quintessentially 'English'.